In Psalm 13, David feels God is distant and has forgotten him. He turns inward to his soul and finds himself in “sorrow of heart…all the day”.
The answer to David’s problems were not found or healed within his emotions or thoughts as they, more often than not, speak loudly the lies we believe.
Rather, as the Psalmist continues, “But I have trusted in Your steadfast love…my heart shall rejoice…I will sing to the LORD”. The answer to a perception of Gods distance is trusting, believing (believing even defined as a desire to believe what we cannot fully believe, e.g. Mark 9:24) and agreeing with who God says He is and who He says YOU are.
He is love and we are His be-loved. Accept His love for you. Be loved. Many are unwilling to open this box fearing it will be empty; God a liar, and hope will be lost. Yet, the place David had gone for healing and encouragement, His soul, only trapped Him day by day.
Trusting changes you. Trusting drinks from a well of Living Water and quenches the dry soul. Trusting costs. Things can be different. Do you need help? Do you desire someone to walk with you as you explore this truth? Do you need a friend to hear you out and love you? There are many capable. If this is your desire, look around. No doubt God has already placed that person in your life. For we are reminded, “It shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.” -Isaiah 65:24-
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